US Bridges

University Drive over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W of Gilbert Road · Structure no. 09045

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,693
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Drive over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying University Drive over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,703 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Drive
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Gilbert Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.42259, -111.79181
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,693 (2023)
Projected traffic24,703 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was University Drive over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is University Drive over Consolidated Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does University Drive over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 24,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is University Drive over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns University Drive over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.